Popular band songs that hype up cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs

You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – You, Sheep and Blue [Official Music Video]

A four-piece rock band, RADWIMPS, who shot to fame after handling the theme song and soundtrack for a blockbuster anime film.

This track is included on their fourth major album, “Zettai Zetsumei,” and was selected as NHK’s 2011 soccer theme song.

With a title that breaks down the word “gunjō” (ultramarine), lyrics that reflect that concept, hysterical sonics, and intricate guitar phrases, the song showcases the band’s high musicality and keen sense.

Its fast, shuffle-beat groove naturally gets your body moving, making it a perfect number to hype up school festivals and cultural events.

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The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

10-FEET is a three-piece rock band that leads Japan’s loud rock scene with its wide-ranging musicality and also organizes Kyoto Daisakusen, a major festival known as a flagship event of Kyoto.

Their 22nd single, Dai Zero Kan, used as the ending theme song for the animated film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, is a track whose aggressive rock sound and melodies stick in your head.

Because it’s the theme song of a high-profile work, many people know it, so it should get the crowd going at a school festival.

However, the song demands a high level of tightness as a band, so don’t rely only on individual practice—focus on full band rehearsals as well.

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Hoshino Takashi

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flying boatKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hikōtei (Seaplane)

An uplifting song written in August 2019 for an All Nippon Airways TV commercial, themed around the importance of living true to yourself and the courage to take a new step.

It was featured in a commercial starring tennis player Naomi Osaka and reached No.

3 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts.

Characterized by King Gnu’s distinctive hybrid rock sound and powerful beats, it also has an anthemic vibe perfect for crowd sing-alongs at live shows.

It’s an energetic track you’ll want to listen to with friends striving toward their dreams, and it’s sure to energize the stage at a school festival.

Young adultmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Young Adult” MV

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Released by Macaroni Empitsu in 2019, “Young Adult” is included on the mini-album season and the full album hope.

While the rhythm is gentle, the sounds played carry a powerful force, evoking an image of complex emotions with no place to go.

Since the performance as a whole steadily marks the rhythm, it may be important to focus on a sense of groove so that the vocals stand out and the lift of the chorus is emphasized.

Precisely because the rhythm is gentle, the technique of letting each note resonate fully and then switching quickly is essential.

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sumika / Resurrection Spell [Music Video]

A hype-worthy track by sumika, known for their beautiful melodies and high-quality songwriting.

It features call-and-response parts, so it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.

Their other songs are excellent too, so definitely give them a listen.

While the keyboard joins in during live shows, this song can be played in a straightforward two-guitar arrangement.

KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who is taking the J-POP scene by storm with music that is innovative yet never loses its originality.

His 13th single, “KICK BACK,” written as the opening theme for the TV anime Chainsaw Man, also drew attention for featuring Daiki Tsuneta of King Gnu on arrangement and performance.

With not only intricate arrangements but also frequent key changes, it’s a song that requires tight ensemble work whether you’re playing solo or as a band.

Its powerful, fast-paced energy makes it a modern rock tune that’s guaranteed to fire up a school culture festival for his generation.

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Hoshino Takashi

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together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s high-energy punk rock that gets your spirits up from the very intro.

The track is by the three-piece band WANIMA, known for their energetic sound, and it’s included on their second single JUICE UP!! released in 2016.

It’s an uplifting song that sings, “You can move forward just the way you want,” and as you listen, courage and hope well up from deep within.

The song maintains a sense of speed throughout, but if you listen closely, you’ll notice clever touches like brief drops in the rhythm.

Make sure to capture those moments accurately in your performance.

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Araki Jakkan

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